Ottawa names new chief nursing officer amid Canada-wide health worker shortage
since 2012, when the position was quietly eliminated “at a time when the government was realigning resources across priorities,” according to a federal government news release issued today.
“However, in this current environment, the CNO is viewed as an important role and has been resourced accordingly,” the release says.Chapman’s appointment comes as the country’s health-care system is experiencing unprecedented pressures, including a nationwide shortage of nurses and other health workers.
‘My phone blows up day and night’: Ontario nurses union president demands action to address health care staffing shortage – Aug 11, 2022Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says improving the health system includes addressing the critical shortages in health-care staffing across the country.
She will also play a “convening role” with provincial and territorial governments as well as with federal health and nursing stakeholders, regulatory bodies/colleges and educators on key nursing issues. She will represent the federal government at public forums, both within and outside of Canada, the government release states.
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